Monthly Archives: May 2012

On Saturday, June 2, 3:00 and 7:30pm, organist Christopher Houlihan will perform in the first concert of the Vierne Marathon. Jump to the end of this section to see a video introduction by Mr. Houlihan who will perform all six Symphonies for organ on The Manton Memorial Organ built by Pascal Quoirin. Rising star of … [ More → ]

What is so rare these days as a play with a cast of 15? That’s the size of the forces onstage for “Murder in the First” at 59E59 theaters. The play – “An engaging 1940’s –style melodrama” according to The New York Times – is inspired by the true story of the case that led … [ More → ]

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Join us for our traditional name-day event when we will receive and confirm new members. This year our Ascension Day celebration takes on an additional dimension as Bishop Mark Sisk makes a farewell visit to The Church of the Ascension and consecrates the newly commissioned portrait of Father Andrew. Cake and champagne toasts will follow … [ More → ]

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Join us for a tour or be a volunteer guide for the New York Landmarks Conservancy Open House weekend on Saturday afternoon, May 19th.

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Get To Know Us

Ascension is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community of people who gather to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to give praise and thanks to God through the beauty of worship, and to love and serve God and our neighbors.

Regular Worship Schedule

Sunday 9am: Holy Eucharist at Side Altar

Sunday 11am: Holy Eucharist in the Church with sermon, hymns & the Ascension Choir

Sunday 7pm: Service of Meditations and Sacrament, including chant, interfaith readings and communion

Monday–Friday: 6pm at Side Altar. Church open for prayer and meditation 12–3pm.

The Lenten Devotional 2018

From Our Pulpit

Lessons You can read the scripture for February 11, 2018 here. Last Epiphany Year B Transfiguration Sunday Church of the Ascension Feb 11, 2018 Mark 9:2-9 Have you ever had a time in your life when you allowed yourself to be vulnerable — truly vulnerable — opened yourself up to another person — and then … [ More → ]

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. [ More → ]